Home Seller Services
When it comes time to sell your home you want to make sure that you have an idea of what your home is worth, in order to ask for a fair price and get the most you reasonably can. With the Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania real estate market values changing on a day to day basis it's really a professional appraiser who is able to help you get a handle on real estate values. This is of course the market value of your home, not what you owe or how much you want.
It's a surprise to many people when they discover the market value of their home is much greater than they thought. By investing in a professional appraisal they were ale to receive several thousand more than they thought they would when they sold their home. At times others have an inflated opinion of the value of their home and an appraisal helps them realistically price their home in order for it to sell. Buyers are not attracted to overpriced homes, which means no offers and no closing and that your valuable time, money and efforts have been wasted. Any necessary repairs and visible deficiencies in the property will be pointed out in an appraisal as well, which will allow you to correct these before placing your home on the market. Professional appraisers are objective and will tell you not what you want to hear, but what you need to know.
For-Sale-By-Owner (FSBO)
Being objective and having the information you need to know is even more important when you decide to sell your house without a realtor. If you decide to sell your home yourself you need to make sure you have educated yourself and perhaps the most important thing to remember is:
Do NOT "Overprice" Your Home!
A realistic selling price will attract buyers and a professional appraisal helps you to find out just what to ask for as well as being a negotiating tool that can prove very valuable when you find a potential buyer. You can feel secure in knowing the value of your home has been evaluated by an independent third party and is something concrete that your buyer will be very likely to value as an opinion they can trust.
Consultation
Should you feel like you don't need an full appraisal report but are still wanting some help gathering property and sales data for Western Pennsylvania or the Pittsburgh area then our reports will help you make an informed buying decision. Buying a new home is complex and we understand what you are going through and will do everything possible to make it easier for you by providing you with a high quality, professional appraisal you can feel comfortable depending on.
A report from us means. . . .
Responding propmptly.
Your information is personalized for you particular appraisal need. The more we understand about your situation the better we will be able to make suggestions that will benefit you. We have a quick turnaround time, typically it only takes one week or less from the date we receive the request. Internet delivery (EDI) allows us to send you a copy of your appraisal or consulting report within MINUTES of its completion.
Report formats that fit YOUR needs.
With a variety of report types and methods of delivery we are able to get it to you when you need it most. Whether you prefer the report mailed or emailed we can deliver, as well as even provide you with an Internet site to download your report. It is all up to you.
Questions? We're on it.
With clearly written and understandable reports that meet or exceed the Uniform Standards of Professional Practice (which governs the appraisal practice) we try to make sure you have all the information you need. Sometimes, though, you might have questions after reading the report. Please contact us and we'll be happy to go over your questions and concenrs with you.
